He was sent out on an urgent errand.
We were there on an errand of mercy to help provide medical care for the refugees.
Recent Examples on the WebRain started falling in parts of the Kansas City area Thursday morning as people headed out for their commutes and errands.—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024 They can be dressed up for nicer occasions like a Sunday brunch but also casual enough for running errands or going for a long walk.—Alyssa Rotunno, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for errand
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'errand.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
Etymology
Middle English erend message, business, from Old English ǣrend; akin to Old High German ārunti message
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a
Time Traveler
The first known use of errand was
before the 12th century
Share